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2000 Magna dash lights retrofit to led lamps

Yahoo Message Number: 102123
Hello, we have a 2000 magna and need to change the dash panel lamps to led so they can be seen in day time. Has anyone made this change and what type led did you use, and where did it come from. Any help would be nice, thanks Charles 5886 magna 2000

Re: 2000 Magna dash lights retrofit to led lamps

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Yahoo Message Number: 102126
Charles

Your dash lights may be different than mine but I replace all 19 bulbs but left the ABS light alone because I was told it would start flashing. This is the bulbs I used Floyd 2006 Inspire 51744

74 LED Bulb - 1 SMD LED - Miniature Wedge Retrofit | Subminiature | Specialty & Automotive | Universal LED Bulb Finder | Super Bright LEDs

Re: 2000 Magna dash lights retrofit to led lamps

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Yahoo Message Number: 102128
I have done this and it makes a difference.

There where 2 other lights that I did not replace, just arrived here will send u more info over the weekend.
Work was done by Bob Vinson.

I did pull some info from the IRV2 website

The source that the other gentleman referenced I believe is spot on.

Wally & Elta Mae

2007Allure 470 #31535

Re: 2000 Magna dash lights retrofit to led lamps

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Yahoo Message Number: 102133
Charles - I changed out mine in my 2000 Magna with the same LED bulb/source that Floyd used.  Worked very well and easy to do yourself.  I will add a couple of things - change out the bulbs with the same color LED bulb.  Just make note when you get ready to order the bulbs how many of each color you need.  I initially ordered all white bulbs and while that gave better visibility than the originals, I then ordered the correct colors and the difference was very noticeable.  I also changed out some of the bulbs in the overhead panel and the most noticeable difference was in the panel for the tank and fluid levels.  It was almost impossible to see in the daytime and after changing to LED it is easily read anytime.  The only problem I have with the fluid level indicators is they appear to be so bright that there is some bleed thru in the panel.  So when the "Empty" is showing the "1/4" also is dimly lit.  I never realized that those lights were colored until I replaced them with LED's.
 I have two lights on the caution panel that are dimly lit at night with everything else off.  I've read that there is a way to fix that but I haven't attempted that yet.  My brother's the electrical whiz and I will probably save that for when I see him.

Easy project and well worth the effort.

Dan

2000 Magna #5788
Dan Siedschlag
2000 Magna #5788

Re: 2000 Magna dash lights retrofit to led lamps

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Yahoo Message Number: 102139
This is what I ordered, 15 Red, 6 Amber, 6 Green and 1 Blue

I have also changed many of the lights to LED and we are very satisfied.

Wally & Elta Mae

2007Allure 470 #31535

Re: 2000 Magna dash lights retrofit to led lamps

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Yahoo Message Number: 102182
2000 magna dash lts, hi thanks dan for the info, could you tell  what led type and where did you get them. you can call if you want.charles 5886 828=2736099 thanks

Re: 2000 Magna dash lights retrofit to led lamps

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Yahoo Message Number: 102183
Charles - I got the LED's from Super Bright LEDs.
 Link -  74 LED Bulb - 1 SMD LED - Miniature Wedge Retrofit | Subminiature | Specialty & Automotive | Universal LED Bulb Finder | Super Bright LEDs

They provided good service.  Let me know if you have additional questions.

Dan

2000 Magna #5788
Dan Siedschlag
2000 Magna #5788

Re: 2000 Magna dash lights retrofit to led lamps

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Yahoo Message Number: 102247
Thanks, Dan for the info. How do you get the dash out to replace the lamps. Charles 2000magna 5886
 

Re: 2000 Magna dash lights retrofit to led lamps

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Yahoo Message Number: 102254
Charles - Each of the three dash sections has screws around the perimeter of the black or wood grain plexiglass face (appears to have been changed during the model year - mine are black) that the gages/switches/lights are attached to.  Once you have the screws out you will be able to pull the face out towards you.  It isn't necessary to pull it very far out from the panel - just pivot the panels on the bottom - pulling the top out far enough to give you access to the back of the panel.  All of the bulbs you are replacing are in the upper half of the panel as I recall. Simply pull the lights out and replace the bulbs.  Remember that the LED bulbs are positive/negative pole specific so if the light bulb doesn't work simply remove it and rotate it 180 degrees and reinsert.
 As I recall you are able to determine the bulb color needed from the back by shining a flashlight from the front of the panel but it may be easier to just note the color by activating the light and noting it prior to removing the bulb.  The lights you remove will all be the same, the color is in the face panel.  By using the colored LED bulbs you will be enhancing that color.
 Good luck with the project.  It is well worth the effort.  Let me know if you have additional questions.

Dan

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Dan Siedschlag
2000 Magna #5788